Bidspirit auction | Rare circa 1860 era Japanese

Rare circa 1860 era Japanese tea caddy by E. T. Mason Company, Japan - Rare circa 1860 era Japanese tea caddy by E. T. Mason Company, Japan. E.T. Mason & Co. was a prominent 19th- and early 20th-century American import firm headed by Edmund T. Mason. The company specialized in importing Japanese goods—notably Japanese silks, hand-tinted photo albums, rugs, and carpets (such as their signature Kairio brand)—into the United States from trading hubs like Yokohama and Kobe, Japan. History and Leadership: Run by Edmund T. Mason, who was fluent in Japanese and made regular annual purchasing trips to merchant centers in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Kobe. U.S. Locations: Headquartered in New York City (notably at 28-30 Greene Street and 540 Broadway), the firm also operated large bazaar displays in major American cities like Chicago during the height of the 1890s craze for Asian decorative arts. Collectibles: Antique lacquered photograph albums bearing the ”E.T. Mason & Co., New York” imprint, vintage correspondence letterheads, and textile/silk revenue labels tied to the firm occasionally surface today as historical ephemera. Measures 6” tall x 4.5” wide. PLEASE NOTE THIS ESTATE AND ITEMS ARE IN ST CHARLES MO, ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED OR PICKED UP IN ST CHARLES MO. WE WILL SUGGEST SHIPPERS OR YOU MAY ARRANGE YOUR OWN SHIPPING. zip code is 63304 All items must be retrieved or shipped within 15 days of auction end. Items remaining in our possession after this time will be subject to forfeit or storage charges. Condition: READ CAREFULLY! Because artwork, antiques and collectibles are known to be copied from pre-existing examples the dating of such objects is often difficult to ascertain and opinions vary from expert to expert. Due to this, Olde Trove Auction House strongly suggests all potential bidders or a representative to meticulously inspect any and all items prior to bidding. Any reference to a specific time period and/or culture are only the opinion of Olde Trove Auction House and are not a guarantee of authenticity. If the bidder or a representative cannot inspect an item in person prior to the auction, then Olde Trove Auction House strongly suggests that you do not place a bid on the lot. Descriptions provided in both printed and online catalog formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Olde Trove Auction House Conditions of Sale. Each lot will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS with all defects and faults. No warranties or guarantees of any kind will be given by Seller or Auctioneer including any warranty of fitness, merchantability, or suitability. Bidders should, whenever possible, carefully inspect each lot to determine its condition and contents. All weights, counts, and measurements are approximate. Bidder acknowledges that all lots were available for inspection prior to the Auction and that he or she relied solely on their own inspection of the lots and not any information listed in the catalog or otherwise provided by the Auctioneer, the Auction staff, or Seller. It is SOLELY the responsibility of the buyer to obtain all possible information prior to bidding. If you are not completely satisfied with an item before you bid, DO NOT BID.